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"Many Australian children struggle with their mental health. Recent data shows
around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental
illness.
So what can actually help?
Our research shows the most powerful influences on children’s wellbeing begin
at home. We analysed data from 5,501 children tracking their mental health over
a decade or more, from early childhood through to their mid-teens.
While we often talk about improving mental health services to address current
needs, our findings underscore how important prevention is.
To improve children’s mental health, we need to better support their parents
through measures that reduce stress and instability, such as access to stable
housing, financial security, mental health care and social connection."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
